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Highlands, North Carolina Wedding Weekend | Meredith and JG’s Wedding Day

Meredith and John Grady were married on a beautiful, Friday afternoon in July in Highlands, North Carolina. Meredith began her day at the Farm at Old Edwards Inn, surrounded by so many incredible women in her life. The morning was full of joy, love, and an abundance of happy tears.

After Meredith slipped into her Elle James Bridal dress she had the sweetest moment with mom and dad on the back porch of the farmhouse. JG arrived shortly after, putting on his finishing touches there at the farm.

Their first look was nothing short of magical. The second Meredith appeared at the farmhouse door, the tears began — happy ones, the best kind. What followed was a beautiful exchange of hugs, kisses, and pure joy. And in the middle of it all, they shared their special handshake, a little piece of them woven into one of the biggest moments of their lives.

After portraits of the two of them, they were enthusiastically greeted by the wedding party and family. Meredith, JG, and family had their first peek at the reception space which was INCREDIBLE!


After a lot of fun taking wedding party and family photos, we made our way to downtown Highlands, North Carolina, to The Church of the Incarnation for the two of them to get married.
After an emotional ceremony, family and friends traveled to The Farm at Old Edwards Inn, to celebrate Meredith and John Grady.. and celebrate, they did! The night was full of dancing and loving on these two amazing humans!! 
These two are loved beyond measure and it shows.
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Meredith and John Grady, thank you so much for wanting me to capture not only your wedding day, but your wedding weekend. I’m so excited for you two. 
I cannot wait to see you again. 

Wedding Dress + Veil | Elle James Bridal 

Ceremony | The Church of the Incarnation

Reception | The Farm at Old Edwards

Florist | Florressence Flowers

Wedding Planner | CA Events

Hair | Cotton Rouge & Company

Makeup | Blush Asheville

Photographer | Kendra Martin Photography

Videographer | Will Wright Films

Catering | Old Edwards Inn

Linens | Nuage

Band | The Main Attraction

Transportation | Old Edwards Inn + Mountain Motor Coach

Invitations | A Printed Affair

Cake | Edelweiss Highlands

Photobooth | The Booth by Lovestream

Content Creator | The Edit by Lawson

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